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Rain, freezing rain, snow possible late this week
Posted 5 March 2024

Rain, freezing rain, snow possible late this week

Winter isn’t done with us yet. A special weather statement is out for Thursday and Friday, as mild and wet conditions will turn to freezing rain and snow. Environment Canada says rain will start Thursday, then change to ice pellets and freezing rain by evening. Northern and eastern regions could...

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Atlantic Canadians competing on Big Brother
Posted 5 March 2024

Atlantic Canadians competing on Big Brother

The Atlantic provinces will be represented on Big Brother Canada. Among the 12 houseguests will be Bayleigh Pelham and Donna Marshall from the Halifax, N.S. area; Vivek Sabberwal from Saint John, N.B; and Todd Clements from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, N.L. They and two Mystery All-Stars will live in...

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Are your civic numbers in the right place?
Posted 5 March 2024

Are your civic numbers in the right place?

A reminder about the importance of civic numbers. Millstream Fire Captain Scott Filmore says they’re a critical part of emergency services. He says up to 90 per cent of homes have them, but they’re not properly placed. “When we are responding to a call in the night, we are looking for these...

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YMCA announces Red Triangle recipients
Posted 5 March 2024

YMCA announces Red Triangle recipients

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick bas announced the recipients of this year’s Red Triangle and Leader to Watch awards. Julie Dingwell will receive the Red Triangle Award while Laura Oland will be honoured with the Leader to Watch Award. The Red Triangle Award recognizes long and meritorious...

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Housing funding for eastern N.B. communities
Posted 5 March 2024

Housing funding for eastern N.B. communities

Several eastern New Brunswick communities are getting federal funding to help build more homes faster. More than $9 million has been earmarked through the Housing Accelerator Fund, officials announced Monday. That money will go toward the communities of Cap-Acadie, Grand-Bouctouche, Champdoré,...

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Vacation safety tips to keep your home safe
Posted 5 March 2024

Vacation safety tips to keep your home safe

Mounties have some tips to keep your home safe if you are planning a winter escape. Before leaving on your getaway, make sure all doors and windows are locked. Do not forget to include your garage door, shed, and basement windows. Police said you should avoid leaving spare keys hidden under a...

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Businesses show support for Covered Bridge employees
Posted 5 March 2024

Businesses show support for Covered Bridge employees

The impact of the Covered Bridge Potato Chips fire is being felt across New Brunswick. Businesses and organizations have been showing their support on social media since Friday’s fire. A benefit breakfast for the employees has been organized by the Woodstock Wesleyan Church this Saturday from 8...

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Speed will drop to 40 km/h in two Halifax neighborhoods
Posted 5 March 2024

Speed will drop to 40 km/h in two Halifax neighborhoods

You’ll have to slow down a little more in a couple of Halifax neighborhoods, as speed limits are about to drop from 50km/h to 40 km/h. The first is in the northern peninsula, bounded by the Mackay ramp, Novalea Drive, Lady Hammond Rd and Duffus Street. The Halifax Regional Municipality is...

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Home invasion in Halifax
Posted 5 March 2024

Home invasion in Halifax

Police are investigating a home invasion in Halifax. Monday at about 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter in progress at a residence on Stoneham Court. Four men, who were unknown to the occupants, sprayed them with a sensory irritant, attempted to steal property and ran...

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Montreal-based company awarded contract for toll booths on bridges
Posted 5 March 2024

Montreal-based company awarded contract for toll booths on bridges

A Montreal-based company will take over operations at the Halifax bridge toll booths. The $2.7 million, contract with GardaWorld, will employ 45 people who will work as toll takers and security for the Mackay and Macdonald. The contract is for two years, but has the option to be extended twice,...

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